A Deepness in the Sky
A Deepness in the Sky by Vernor Vinge is a science fiction novel published by Tor Publishing Group on October 3, 2023. This edition spans 576 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on humanity’s long-awaited first contact with an alien race, focusing on two distinct human factions: the Qeng Ho, known for their innovative trading culture, and the Emergents, a society characterized by the technological enslavement of minds. As both groups prepare for this monumental encounter, they must navigate the complexities of their own motivations and the challenges posed by the alien world.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as alien contact and space exploration, as the Qeng Ho and Emergents vie for the opportunity to engage with the aliens. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a planet that awakens every 215 years, creating a tense atmosphere filled with treachery and the struggle for freedom. This edition also includes an introduction by Jo Walton, adding context to Vinge’s work. A Deepness in the Sky presents not only a thrilling science fiction adventure but also a narrative that delves into courage, self-discovery, and the complexities of human relationships.
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Tor Essentials presents new editions of science fiction and fantasy titles of proven merit and lasting value, each volume introduced by an appropriate literary figure.
This new Tor Essentials edition of Vernor Vinge’s A Deepness In the Sky includes an introduction by the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award-winning Jo Walton, author of Among Others.
After thousands of years of searching, humans stand on the verge of first contact with an alien race. Two human groups: the Qeng Ho, a culture of free, innovative traders, and the Emergents, a ruthless society based on the technological enslavement of minds.
The group that opens trade with the aliens will reap unimaginable riches. But first, both groups must wait at the aliens’ very doorstep, for their strange star to relight and for the alien planet to reawaken, as it does every two hundred and fifteen years…
Amidst terrible treachery, the Qeng Ho must fight for their freedom and for the lives of the unsuspecting innocents on the planet below, while the aliens themselves play a role unsuspected by Qeng Ho and Emergents alike.
More than just a great science fiction adventure, A Deepness In the Sky is a universal drama of courage, self-discovery, and the redemptive power of love.
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